Couscous Stuffed Peppers

Couscous Stuffed Peppers

At a Glance

Prep
30 minutes
Cook
30 minutes
Servings
4 servings, about 8 stuffed pepper halves

Categories

  • Main Course
  • Tex-Mex
  • Easy

Dietary

  • Egg-free
  • Nut-free
  • Soy-free
  • Vegetarian

Allergens

  • Contains or may contain: Milk
  • Wheat.

Servings & Nutrition

Original recipe serves 8. Current scale: 1x.

Calories 307.5 per serving 2460 for selected servings
Fat 12.8g per serving 102g for selected servings
Sugar 6.1g per serving 49g for selected servings
Protein 11.4g per serving 91g for selected servings
Carbohydrates 38.8g per serving 310g for selected servings

Nutrition and servings are approximate based on the ingredient list. Please verify for dietary or medical needs.

Couscous, black beans, tomatoes and corn for a Mediterranean meets Tex Mex party baked in a bell pepper.

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Ingredients

  • 4 bell pepper, large, halved and seeds removed
  • 1 cup of couscous
  • 2 cups of broth, vegetable
  • 1 tablespoon of olive oil
  • 1 onion, finely chopped
  • 2 cloves of garlic, minced
  • 1 15 oz can of beans, black, drained
  • 1 cup of corn, (fresh, frozen, or canned)
  • 1 cup of tomato(s), diced (fresh or canned)
  • 1 teaspoon of cumin
  • 1 teaspoon of chili powder
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • 1 cup of cheese, your choice, shredded
  • coriander (cilantro), chopped
  • avocado, sliced
  • Sour Cream, or plain Greek yogurt

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

  2. Prepare the Peppers Place the halved bell peppers in a baking dish. Set asid

  3. Cook the Couscous In a saucepan, bring the vegetable broth to a boil. Stir in the couscous, cover, and remove from heat. Let it sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork

  4. Sauté Vegetables In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onions and garlic, sauté until softened.

  5. Mix Filling Add black beans, corn, diced tomatoes, ground cumin, chili powder, salt, and black pepper to the skillet. Stir in the cooked couscous and mix well.

  6. Stuff the Peppers Spoon the couscous mixture into each bell pepper half, pressing it down gently. Top each stuffed pepper with shredded cheese.

  7. Bake Cover the baking dish with foil and bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the peppers are tender.

  8. Garnish and Serve Remove from the oven, and if desired, garnish with chopped cilantro or parsley. Serve with avocado slices and a dollop of sour cream or Greek yogurt.

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